Course Content and Outcomes Guides (CCOG)

CCOG for DH 250 Fall 2026


Course Number:
DH 250
Course Title:
Research Methods and Issues in Oral Health
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Explores research methods, dental public health, ethics, and evidence-based decision-making in oral health. Promotes skills to understand, analyze, and apply research findings in dental hygiene practice. Prerequisites: DH 208. Corequisites: DH 252.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Evaluate scientific literature.
  2. Differentiate between peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature.
  3. Use statistical concepts to interpret epidemiologic research.
  4. Analyze and determine the validity of current research related to oral health issues.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Quizzes

Literature review

Comprehensive final examination